As confetti rained down on Arrowhead Stadium, a familiar scene unfolded — Patrick Mahomes lifting the AFC Championship trophy, Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt sharing an embrace with head coach Andy Reid, and Travis Kelce getting the Chiefs Kingdom hyped up for yet another Super Bowl.
Patrick Mahomes Outduels Josh Allen
With its thrilling 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game, Kansas City set a new NFL record by extending its streak to 17 consecutive wins in one-possession games. As a result, they are now one game away from winning their fourth Super Bowl in six years.
Once again, it was Mahomes’ remarkable versatility that stole the spotlight. With 245 passing yards, a touchdown through the air, and two more rushing touchdowns, he was his team’s driving force and had the most significant impact on the game’s outcome out of any player.
But it wasn’t all about offense. Kansas City’s defense stepped up when it mattered, stopping Buffalo’s final attempt to tie the game after Mahomes orchestrated a go-ahead field goal late in the fourth quarter.
Deion Sanders Shows Chiefs Love
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, the Hall of Fame cornerback who has become a fixture of respect and admiration in the football world, was quick to congratulate the Chiefs on making their third straight Super Bowl.
Sanders, a back-to-back Super Bowl champion and a known admirer of Chiefs players, took to X to express his admiration for several members of the team, offering high praise to some of their biggest stars.
“I got mad love for my brother @tkelce and I’m proud of all that he’s accomplished and I’m so darn happy for 1 of our games greatest receivers @DeAndreHopkins, Coach Reid & the @Chiefs. Wow God is good.”
I got mad love for my brother @tkelce and I’m proud of all that he’s accomplished and I’m so darn happy for 1 of our games greatest receivers @DeAndreHopkins , Coach Reid & the @Chiefs. Wow God is good.
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) January 27, 2025
It was a moment of recognition for players like Kelce, who continues to set records and change the landscape of the tight end position, and Hopkins, who fought hard to prove his worth after being traded multiple times for low returns, given the type of caliber player he was.
In an on-field interview following the Chiefs’ AFC Championship win, Hopkins reflected on his past and the journey that led him to this monumental opportunity in his career. He had been traded for “pennies” but will now be getting ready to play in his first-ever Super Bowl, a moment he’s been working towards for his entire career.
The Chiefs’ opponent in the big game will be the Philadelphia Eagles, who are making their second Super Bowl appearance in three years. The two teams will meet in New Orleans on Feb. 9 for a highly anticipated rematch of Super Bowl 57, where Kansas City edged out Philadelphia 38-35.
Although this rematch will only feature one of the Kelce brothers, the excitement surrounding the game is palpable, especially with an exciting halftime show headlined by Kendrick Lamar and SZA.